Obituaries

Mary Frances Stewart

Sep 14, 2019

We, the Children of Mary Frances McCawley Stewart are sad to report that Mom passed away on September 14, 2019 after a short illness. Mom was awake and alert until the last few days of her life and was at peace with what was happening.  Characteristically, she was more concerned about us than herself.

It is simply...

James "Jimmy" Bain

Sep 11, 2019

James "Jimmy" Bain 69, died September 11, 2019 in Colorado. He is the son of Harold and Marquerite Bain. Jimmy is survived by one aunt, numerous nieces, nephews and cousin.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Mary Tush and Nancy Cullen.

A visitation will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday October 1, 2019...

Chom Yon Kim

Sep 11, 2019

Chom Yon Kim passed peacefully on the morning of September 11, 2019 at 100 years old. She was born on November 28, 1918 in Daegu, South Korea. She married, Pong Cho Kim on May 25, 1936 and was widowed in 1966. She came to the United States in 1974. She worked at Electric Dynamics until she retired. She lived...

John Nickels

Sep 10, 2019

John S. Nickels, 77, passed away Tuesday September 10, 2019 at Adventist Shawnee Mission Hospital. He was born to Quentin W. and Georgiana S. Nickels in Dodge City, Kansas on May 7, 1942.  Survivors include his sister Lynne M. Deister, brother Dr. Martin K. Nickels, cousin Michael S. Hales, nephews Christopher Deister, Deborah (Chris) Smith and Matthew Nickels.

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Joyce Gosnell

Sep 9, 2019

Joyce Newcomer Gosnell died 9/9/19 at age 89.  Her sense of humor, intelligence, adventurous and curious nature, kindness and common sense made this a better world, and has left all of us better people.  A private gathering will be held at a later date.  The family asks that you honor Joyce’s memory by being kind, generous or patient when...

Delores Gamble

Sep 9, 2019

Delores Gamble, age 80, of Overland Park, passed away quietly on September 9, 2019.

Delores was born April 15, 1939, in Franklin, Louisiana to Gladys Haisley and Kamorl Lee.  She was raised in Franklin, LA and attended Dillard University in New Orleans, LA. She earned her nursing degree from UMKC School of Nursing in 1962, and met...

Sue Teel

Sep 7, 2019

SUE NEWCOMER TEEL

Sue Newcomer Teel passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7th at Kingswood Health Center.  Sue was born on October 1, 1927, the daughter of Earl T. and Gertrude Newcomer.  She held undergraduate and graduate degrees from the Sorbonne in Paris, the University of Kansas (Phi Beta Kappa), UMKC (Phi Kappa Phi Honor...

Ruth "Stormy" Shank

Sep 6, 2019

Ruth “Stormy” Shank, 100, of Lenexa, KS joined her Lord on September 6, 2019.  Stormy was born in Centralia, MO on April 22, 1919, the second of two children of Alvin and Zella Stormont.

Stormy attended many schools throughout Missouri as she grew up and then attended Central Missouri State University and earned an undergraduate degree in...

William Davis

Sep 6, 2019

Lt.Col.William I. Davis, USAF, Retired

March 17, 1921 - September 6, 2019

Bill Davis, 98, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sept. 6th.  He will be missed by his wife Betty Jo, his son Guy Davis and his wife Peggy, daughter Gale Davis, son Clark Davis and his wife...

James Petropoulos

Sep 4, 2019

James “Jim” Petropoulos was granted his angel wings on September 4, 2019. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that he had touched throughout his short, yet very memorable life.

Jim’s life would seem too short to many, but those who where touched by him understood the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity...

Agnes Kranz

Aug 31, 2019

Agnes Kranz, 90, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 surrounded by her loving family in Overland Park, Kansas.

She is survived by her two sons, Harty Kranz (Roberta), Micol Kranz (Jana); five grandchildren, Ashleigh Greenman (Daniel), Ryan Kranz (Lindsey), Marietanne Nolte, Mariah Nolte, Billy Brimblecom (Allison); and nine great-grandchildren, Elle, Reese, Josiah, Jaeden, Kenton, Tia, Makenna, Leo...

Cecelia Cleary

Aug 31, 2019

Cecelia M. Cleary, 77, passed away August 31, 2019. Private services will be held for the family.

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Robert Sime

Aug 28, 2019

Robert John Sime

Robert John Sime of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on August 28, 2019.  He was born on May 24, 1926 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Randi Louise (Romoren) and John Melvin Sime.  He married Dorothy Ann Coon on January 29, 1949 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  This year they celebrated their 70th wedding...

Trina Jo Ruel

Aug 25, 2019

Trina Jo Ruel, 54, of Overland Park, Kansas joined her lord August 25th, 2019 at her home surrounded by family.

Trina was born December 18th, 1964 in Oxford, Nebraska to Gary and Norene Wendland. As she came into this world, we had no idea the kind of impact she would leave on those that she touched. Trina...

John Lewis

Aug 23, 2019

John Edward “Bud” Lewis

November 4, 1931 – August 23, 2019

John Edward “Bud” Lewis, 87, of Prairie Village, Kansas, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 23, 2019, at Advent Health Shawnee Mission, surrounded by his family. Special thanks to the ICU staff for working so tirelessly to help him after he...

John (Jack) Pemberton

Aug 23, 2019

John (Jack) Robert Pemberton was born April 29th, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to Clare and William Pemberton. He graduated from Hearst High School in Chicago, Illinois in 1952.

After high school, Jack attended college at Colorado A&M (now Colorado State University) where he majored in Chemistry and served in the ROTC. Jack was also an active member...

Robert "Bob" Tonjes

Aug 21, 2019

Robert “Bob” Tonjes, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on August 21, 2019. He was 90 years old. Bob was born in Carthage, Missouri on June 24, 1929, the fourth of six children of Gerd and Hermine Tonjes. Bob attended elementary school in Carthage and graduated from Carthage High School in 1947. He attended Joplin Junior College, where he graduated...

John Wells Jr.

Aug 20, 2019

John Wells Jr., 74, passed away August 20, 2019. Per his wishes, no services will be held.

Marjorie Spitzengel

Aug 20, 2019

Marjorie Deranleau Spitzengel, 94, of Richmond, Texas, passed away and went with the Lord, Tuesday, August 20, 2019.

She was born in Lead, South Dakota on September, 26, 1924, the daughter of Lina Lavell and Wilford Deranleau.  She resided in Richmond, Texas for 5 years and previously lived in Kansas City, Kansas for 70 years.

Marjorie's husband of 50 years,...

Mohammed Adib

Aug 17, 2019

Mohammed Adib age 80 died on August 17, 2019 at Menorah Medical Center. He was born October 4, 1938 at Kabul Afghanistan the son of Mohammed Ishaq and Halima Ishmael.

He was employed as a translator with the Department of Defense.

Jenaza (Burial) will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Johnson County...